From: Premier Mehmed Selim.
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Privyet, whichever official receives this.
Your news agency's recent resurgence in publications has done wonders in reminding myself and the State Duma that you still exist. As such I would like to make an official diplomatic visit to your holdings in Tau. The Coalition would like to discuss the issues of the day.
Common courtesy would demand I "knock" first, but it is honestly quite a worthless concept in an age where war is the standard. I expect an opinion on this venture, one way or the other, forthwith.
Do forgive my lateness in my response to you, there was a pile of paperwork and I am just now getting around to seeing your request. I am glad you have received our press release and are interested in making contact with us, we are happy to receive you as guests should you still be willing to make the venture here. I am sure I can speak for the rest of us here in the Ministry that we are eager to see what this visit will bring both of us. There is a small request that I must ask, As per protocol we would like to know what type of ships that will be accompanying you. We know these are dangerous times especially with the Gallic incursion that is going on in the nearby systems and we expect you to want to protect yourselves as best as you can. Just a simple formality I am afraid.
Minister Daryl Ogden
Ministry of Relations, Natio Octavarium
From: Premier Mehmed Selim.
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Privyet.
I intend to make the journey within the relative security of the Peoples' warship Matochkin. It is a Storm-class gunboat presently equipped to engage light targets and present a small enough profile to keep the Gallic forces largely unaware of its movements. Other than that, there will be a number of strike fighters accompanying as escort. Flexible combat doctrine inherent to the Coalition's Army precludes me from providing more concise information. You may rest assured though that no warships representing an ego as big as Charles' will threaten your holdings.
Da, I'd rather not have to provide any idea of what I'm sending. Sirius is still built on mistrust, it seems. Then again, some Gallic intelligence officer might somehow have gotten the scent. Doubtful, but still, they are a cunning sort.
Preparations are already underway. When do you hope to make this reception?